Long Beach Lifeguards Provide Tips to Keep You Safe at the Beach

The arrival of summertime always brings an increase of activity at local beaches. People enjoy the warm weather and many activities in and out of the water. Long Beach Lifeguards encourage residents to be safe while enjoying the beach and offer tips to ensure an enjoyable visit.

Long Beach Lifeguards suggest using common sense when visiting the beach this summer. Tragedy in the ocean can happen quickly, therefore having knowledge of aquatic safety is critical when coming to the beach. Use the following safety tips:

When swimming in the ocean, always swim near an open Lifeguard Station

Never swim alone

Supervise children closely, even when lifeguards are present

Don’t rely on floatation devices, such as rafts or inner-tubes. Even US Coast Guard approved life jackets are not a substitute for swimming ability